Friday, January 29, 2010

Some Little Things...

In our garden, not much is happening, but I can still find some beautiful color in our kumquat tree (delicious little fruit!),

our ornamental cabbage,

and little pansies.

In our kitchen, I love my fun little handmade tags to help me remember what's in all my jars,my favorite little bowl from the south of France......filled with cashews,A freshly baked loaf of no-knead bread (click here for link to recipe - I use half whole wheat flour and make 1 1/2 recipes for a larger loaf),

and delicious garlic and kale soup to go with the bread.

And on my and Winslow's walk this morning, taking this one-handed snapshot of an egret.

On the Internet, I have fallen in love with Lily, the black bear, whom you can watch through a web cam that's been installed outside her den. Click here and it will take you to the North American Bear Center and the web cam. Lily gave birth to one cub a few days ago -- it's all very exciting!

And -- drum roll please - that my little blog has over 200 followers! I am dumbstruck!! I remember when I had the first three followers and I thought I had arrived, that I had made it big! Three people who thought I had something to offer. Now more than 200! How is that possible?!? Well, that definitely calls for a giveaway in the very near future!! In the meantime, a heartfelt thank you!! That makes me happy!

I love everything on this list! What simple pleasures yet each worth its weight in gold in bringing joy and happiness. Your food looks delicious and healthy. Your photography is fast reaching professional- magazine publication level, correction, I could just as well be reading this this from a magazine publication.

Good morning sunshine. It is wet and rainy here today. I was awakened with the sound of rain on our roofs.

I so need to move to a warmer climate, as my eny at outdoor photos is a a peak right now!Shooting snow and mud looses it's appeal after a quick bit!!! LOL!!!Lovely photos....enjoy that fresh citrus! :)

Hi sweet, the pleasure is all ours, visiting you alwayes gives smiles, and happy moments.How fantastic to see what`s in your garden this time os year,and that you have kumquats ,wowhere all is covered in snow........Your bread and soup looks so tasty uuhhmmand the little tags so beautifull on all your jars.Thanks for a wonderfull invite to see your friday.Love Dorthe

That cabbage is so beautiful-I have always admired ornamental cabbages from a distance but never planted one...It is such a delicate flower of a thing (and yet I imagine it is quite hardy as usually they are planted in the Fall round here.)

little things, hmmm. My dog Ellie, cuddled next to me on the couch most certainly (all thought she's a 45 pound standard poodle, so I'm not sure if she really counts as little!)

the view out my bedroom window of the sun rising through the trees (also not so little, hmmm this is tricky)

the rare privilege of peeking in on my now teenage daughters when they are sleeping (they still look like babies when their faces relax)

the one bright green, random weed just outside the sliding glass door of my home (snow, ice, nothing can keep this little plant from growing!)

Oh I know, it's so wonderful when the words you write and the pictures you share seem to touch people and make them want to stop by. Congratulations on 200 followers!I love the colours you've shown us today. And your labels are very cute.xo

Hi Silke - what wonderful photos! The kumquats immediately drew me in - I would pass a kumquat tree while walking to elementary school and grab a handful! I still love them!

A few small things for me:-caring for my sweet granddaughter almost every day-displaying and using things that belonged to my mother and mother-in-law-the purrs of two kitties that seem to actually love me in their own kitty ways!-pretty papers to write on and colorful pens

I see you have the simple abundance book on your reading list. And your list of simple things reminded me of a gratitude list. What a wonderful way to live your life-you have many beautiful things in your life.

How beautiful, Silke. What yummies in your kitchen AND your garden. Little things making me happy...kind comments on a blog, satisfied customers, a wet doggy kiss, a hug from my hubby,hot coffee. Just a few things. My list could go on and on and on!

Lots of things make me happy, including, like you, other bloggers!I am especially fascinated by the process you use in your art. Please continue to show the progress you are making, right up to the finished product.Love your blog!

what a lovely list...loved the bread and soup..looks wonderful... love your pantry too

on your books on the sidebar..is the first one 'simple abundance'..and is the other one the cookbook by TAL? I sat in borders yesterday and read through it..was on the fence about it..looks like i should have gotten it..i was looking for 'the kind diet' by alicia silverstone...sold out....

First, congrats on reaching 200 readers!! That is quite an achievement. Second, I like your new profile pic! Is that your new haircut? Very stylish! Third, I'm enjoying this colorful post that once again reminds us, it's the little things in life that count. My final words: I wish you & your 199 other followers a great weekend!

Your pictures are lovely - hard to imagine such beautiful plants growing outside in the middle of winter!That soup looks so delicious - we used to eat kale all the time growing up and I have not had it in years!

Of course you would have 200 followers. I can only imagine you will have many many more Silke, your blog is a lovely lovely place to come. your gracious sweet nature makes everyone want to be your friend. and oh your art, it is so very special. i loved all your photos, i don't know where i'd begin to list the things that make me happy, so many things. everything i write about and photograph does. thank you for sharing all that you do.with love,lori

I had never suspected that I had any creative talent until March of 2009, when I suddenly and without warning picked up a paint brush. I was raised in Germany but have lived in the US with my husband and various pets for over 30 years. This blog is about my life and what inspires me, be that art, food, travel, books, nature or various other things. So, welcome! Grab a cup of coffee and have a look around!